Flash sight for shotguns



XR Z9585Q345 Tel). 1:5, um. 55. J. PRO'COS FLASH SIGHT FOR SHOTGUNS Filed Oct. 13. 1950 R w 0 E T s N No R EC 0 Wm H 10 H d e U e A Y B I no; I

Patented Feb. 12, 1952 1 UNITE STATES PATENT OFFICE FLASH SIGHT FOR SHOTGUNS Steve I. Procos, Chicago, 111. Application October 13, 1950, Serial No. 190,007

4 Claims. 1

This invention relates to flash sights for shotguns.

An object of this invention is to provide means for increasing the accuracy 'of the aim of a hunter or a marksman.

Another object of theinvention is to provide an efficient attachment for shotguns, which can be easily secured to a shotgun, and adjusted to suit the individual user, whereby he can shoot with great success or accuracy.

A further object'of this invention is to provide eflicient means which will assist the shooter to aim at the target with both eyes, and/or with either his right or left eye.

With the foregoing and other objects in view, this invention comprises certain novel constructions, combinations, and arrangements of parts as will be hereinafter fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and more particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a top plan view of a device constructed in accordance with this invention, showing the same applied to a double barrel shot un.

Figure 2 is a sectional view, taken on line 2-2, Fig. 1, and looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 3 is an enlarged sectional view, taken on line 3--3, Fig. 1, and looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 4 is a bottom plan view of the sectional sight bar.

Figure 5 is a view in side elevation of the device applied to a single barrel shotgun.

Figure 6 is a, fragmentary top plan view of the device showing magnifying glasses applied there to.

Figure 7 is a view in elevation, showing, the magnifying glasses applied to the device.

Referring to the drawings by numerals, I, I designates the clamps, and 2 is the bracket, there being two of the brackets, one attached to each clamp I. Each clamp I comprises two clamp sections 3, which are provided with leather linings 4 that engage the barrel of the gun when the clamps are applied thereto (Fig. 3). The sections 3 of each clamp are secured in a clamping position upon the gun by means of screw 5. Each clamp I is provided with an integral inner sleeve 6, which sleeve is internally screw-thread ed. A bolt 1 is threaded into sleeve 6. On the outer end of bolt I is an outer internally threaded sleeve 8. The bolt is threaded into sleeve 8. The portion of the bolt I that is threaded into sleeve 5 has left threads thereon, while the portion of 2 the bolt that is threaded into sleeve 8 has right threads thereon. Fixedly secured to the center of bolt I is a round grip 9. A bracket section I0 is integral with the outer end of sleeve 8. A sight bar I I is integral with the upper ends of the bracket section I0. Brake springs I2 are on the bolt I at the sides of the grip 9. These springs I2 act to prevent accidental turning of the bolt I when it has been manually adjusted to the desired position.

The sight bar II is mounted on two bracket sections ID, as shown in Fig. 1.

In Fig. 5, there is shown a similar device mounted on a single barrel shotgun.

In Figures 6 and 7 there is shown means for magnifying the lines of sight. This means comprises two upwardly extending arms I3 that are fastened at I3a to clamp 3 (Fig. 6). On the outer ends of said arms I3 are two open-mouth clamps I4 into which is set a magnifying glass I5. Two upwardly extending arms I3b are secured at I3c to the sight bar II. On the outer ends of said arms I3b are two open-mouth clamps I4 into which is set a magnifying glass I5.

When the operator sights along the rib I6 with his right eye, he can easily use his left eye to sight along the sight bar II. Therefore, the user can very quickly and efiiciently aim the gun, and if he desires, he can utilize the magnifying glasses I5, shown in Figures 6 and 7.

The sight bar II comprises two sections Ila. slid together at their meeting ends (Fig. 4). The sections IIa are provided with registering lugs IIb. A screw He holds the lugs IIb together, for keeping the sections I la in a horizontal position. By reason of this construction, the sight bar II and its attached parts can be folded and carried easily, or stored in a comparatively small space.

The user gan e nplpy only one eye if he desires, but he panobtain a better aiin'j'b'fisiijg the attachment on: tli'gu'ffas herein described.

To suit the individual user of the attachment, the bracket 2 is provided with the means hereinbefore described to adjust tlrciat ral position of the sight bar to a nicety.

While I have described the preferred embodiments of the invention and illustrated the same in the accompanying drawings, certain minor changes or alterations may appear to one skilled in the art to which this invention relates during the extensive manufacture of the same. and I, therefore, reserve the right to make such changes or alterations as shall fairly fall within the scope 66 of the appended claims.

What I claim is:

1. In a device of the class described, the-courbination of clamps, brackets secured to the sides of said clamps, each bracket comprising an inner and an outer internally threaded sleeve, a bolt threaded into said sleeves, a grip fixedly secured to said bolt intermediate its ends, brake springs on said bolt, each spring pressing at one end against said grip and at its other and against the end ofa sleeve. a bracket section mounted on the outer sleeve, and a sight bar mounted on the outer ends of said bracket sections?" 2. In a device of the class described, the combination of clamps, a sight bar and means mounting said sight bar on said clamps, a pair of arms mounted on one of said clamps, a pair of arms mounted on said sight bar, magnifying glass supporting clamps mounted on each pair of arms, and detachable magnifying glasses mounted on said magnifying glass supporting clamps.

3. In a device of the class described, the combination with clamps, of a sight bar and means mounting said sight bar on said clamps, a pair of arms on said sight bar, a pair of arms on" one ofsaid clamps, upstanding magnifying glass sup- 2 4 and an outer internally threaded sleeve, 9. bolt threaded into said sleeve, a grip on said bolt. brake means on said bolt at opposite sides of said grip, said brake means exerting pressure upon said sleeves, a bracket section mounted on the outer sleeve, and a sight bar mounted on said bracket sections.

STEVE J. PROOOS.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Germany June 24, 1908 

